Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,724.00, 5,586 and 950.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,724.00, 5,586 and 950.68 is: 1,426.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,724.00 : 5,586 = 950.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,724.00/5,586 = 950.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,724.00x = 5,586 × 950.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,724.00x = 5,310,470.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,310,470.55/3,724.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426.01
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